A classic daytime wedding is what Dara had always dreamed of, and with the sun pouring down on a warm September day, that’s what she got when she married her love, Chase, in a beautiful morning ceremony at TCU Robert Carr Chapel followed by an early afternoon reception at The Ashton Depot in downtown Fort Worth.

I was blown away by so many aspects of the Martinez wedding – to start, not one, not two, but three of Dara’s bridesmaids sang beautiful solos during the ceremony. Dara’s dad helped officiate the ceremony, as well, which included several traditional aspects like the coins and lasso, and later on, you could truly tell how much Dara’s dad means to her when she had tears rolling down her cheeks during the father-daughter dance. So special!

And finally… Dara pulled off the biggest surprise for her groom at the reception by having Rowdy, the Dallas Cowboys’ mascot, crash the party. Chase is a die-hard Cowboys fan and seeing his face absolutely light up, along with their guests, was so incredibly fun to watch. A huge thank you to Georgette of Sarabeth Events and the rest of Dara + Chase’s fabulous team for making this day an unforgettable one!

Photographer: The Big and Bright
Wedding Planner: Sarabeth Events
Ceremony Venue: Robert Carr Chapel at TCU
Reception Venue: The Ashton Depot
Gown: Baley’s Bridal
DJ: Joe Martinez
Hair + Makeup: Millionaire Brides Club
Florist: Sage Fine Flowers
Mariachi Band: La Gran Plaza of Fort Worth
Rings: Verragio
Invitations: Minted
Cake: Cary’s Creations